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Current status of cognitive-behavioral therapy as a psychosocial treatment for adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Ramsay, J. Russell·2007·Current Psychiatry Reports

Abstract

A convergence of research has established that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a valid clinical syndrome affecting individuals of all ages. ADHD is associated with significant impairment in many important life domains that often requires clinical intervention. Although medications are a well-researched and effective first-line treatment option, many adult patients with ADHD continue to experience significant functional impairment despite the symptom improvement afforded by pharmacotherapy. Consequently, adjunctive psychosocial treatments often are indicated for adults with ADHD. The aim of this paper is to review the status of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) as an effective psychosocial treatment (when combined with pharmacotherapy) for adult ADHD. This review includes a brief discussion of the CBT conceptualization of ADHD, a summary of clinical outcome studies of psychosocial treatments for adult ADHD, directions for future research, and a discussion of the various possible mechanisms of change involved in CBT for adult ADHD.

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  • Psychological treatments in the form of psychoeducation, cognitive behaviour therapy, supportive coaching, or assistance with organising daily activities are all thought to be effective.

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Authors
Ramsay, J. R.
Affiliations
University of Pennsylvania (US)
Corresponding author
Ramsay, J. Russell
Venue
Current Psychiatry Reports
Published
2007-10
Volume
9
Issue
5
Pages
427-433
ISSN
  • 1523-3812 (ISSN-L)
  • 1535-1645
OpenAlex
W2056563612
Cited by
41
References
60
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 1 · 2021: 2 · 2019: 2 · 2018: 3 · 2016: 3 · 2015: 5 · 2014: 1 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 5
FWCI
0.45
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Current Psychiatry Reports (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Behavioral and Psychological Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Keywords
adult ADHD, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychosocial interventions, pharmacotherapy, adjunctive therapy, functional disability, mechanisms of change, clinical outcomes
MeSH terms
Adult, Central Nervous System Stimulants, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Chronic Disease, Combined Modality Therapy, Humans, Problem Solving, Quality of Life, Research, Comorbidity, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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